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hey guys, does anyone know the composition and actions of pzifer and j&j vaccine? i couldnt find anything spefic? thanks!
 

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In terms of compositions:

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is made of the following ingredients:
  • mRNA – Also known as messenger ribonucleic acid, mRNA is the only active ingredient in the vaccine. The mRNA molecules contain the genetic material that provide instructions for our body on how to make a viral protein that triggers an immune response within our bodies. The immune response is what causes our bodies to make the antibodies needed to protect us from getting infected if exposed to the coronavirus.
  • Lipids – The following lipids are in the new COVID vaccine. Their main role is to protect the mRNA and provide somewhat of a “greasy” exterior that helps the mRNA slide inside the cells.
    • ((4-hydroxybutyl)azanediyl)bis(hexane-6,1-diyl)bis
    • (2-hexyldecanoate), 2 [(polyethylene glycol)-2000]-N,N-ditetradecylacetamide
    • 1,2-Distearoyl-snglycero-3- phosphocholine
    • cholesterol
  • Salts – The following salts are included in the Pfizer vaccine and help balance the acidity in your body.
    • potassium chloride
    • monobasic potassium phosphate
    • sodium chloride
    • dibasic sodium phosphate dihydrate
  • Sugar – Basic table sugar, also known as sucrose, can also be found in the new COVID vaccine. This ingredient helps the molecules maintain their shape during freezing.
The Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine is made of the following ingredients:
  • Recombinant, replication-incompetent adenovirus type 26 expressing the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein:a modified and harmless version of a different virus (Adenovirus 26) is used as a “vector” to deliverthe DNA gene sequence to produce the coronavirus spike protein. Once the modified adenovirus vaccine enters into the cells, the body of the virus essentially disintegrates and the DNA material within it travels into the nucleus of the human cell where it is transcribed into mRNA. The coronavirus spike protein is then produced and displayed on the cell’s surface, prompting the immune system to begin producing antibodies and activating T-cells to fight off what it thinks is an infection.
The Adenovirus 26 in the J&J vaccine does not replicate, and like the mRNA vaccines, does not change our genetic code.
  • Acids
    • citric acid monohydrate
  • Salts
    • trisodium citrate dihydrate
  • Sugars
    • 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HBCD)
    • polysorbate-80, sodium chloride
  • Other ingredients
    • ethanol
Source: https://www.hackensackmeridianhealt...own-of-the-ingredients-in-the-covid-vaccines/

I think that what's lacking in terms of this information is the exact amount/concentration of each component included in each of the vaccines. Regardless, I hope this helps! 😄
 
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In terms of compositions:

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is made of the following ingredients:
  • mRNA – Also known as messenger ribonucleic acid, mRNA is the only active ingredient in the vaccine. The mRNA molecules contain the genetic material that provide instructions for our body on how to make a viral protein that triggers an immune response within our bodies. The immune response is what causes our bodies to make the antibodies needed to protect us from getting infected if exposed to the coronavirus.
  • Lipids – The following lipids are in the new COVID vaccine. Their main role is to protect the mRNA and provide somewhat of a “greasy” exterior that helps the mRNA slide inside the cells.
    • ((4-hydroxybutyl)azanediyl)bis(hexane-6,1-diyl)bis
    • (2-hexyldecanoate), 2 [(polyethylene glycol)-2000]-N,N-ditetradecylacetamide
    • 1,2-Distearoyl-snglycero-3- phosphocholine
    • cholesterol
  • Salts – The following salts are included in the Pfizer vaccine and help balance the acidity in your body.
    • potassium chloride
    • monobasic potassium phosphate
    • sodium chloride
    • dibasic sodium phosphate dihydrate
  • Sugar – Basic table sugar, also known as sucrose, can also be found in the new COVID vaccine. This ingredient helps the molecules maintain their shape during freezing.
The Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine is made of the following ingredients:
  • Recombinant, replication-incompetent adenovirus type 26 expressing the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein:a modified and harmless version of a different virus (Adenovirus 26) is used as a “vector” to deliverthe DNA gene sequence to produce the coronavirus spike protein. Once the modified adenovirus vaccine enters into the cells, the body of the virus essentially disintegrates and the DNA material within it travels into the nucleus of the human cell where it is transcribed into mRNA. The coronavirus spike protein is then produced and displayed on the cell’s surface, prompting the immune system to begin producing antibodies and activating T-cells to fight off what it thinks is an infection.
The Adenovirus 26 in the J&J vaccine does not replicate, and like the mRNA vaccines, does not change our genetic code.
  • Acids
    • citric acid monohydrate
  • Salts
    • trisodium citrate dihydrate
  • Sugars
    • 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HBCD)
    • polysorbate-80, sodium chloride
  • Other ingredients
    • ethanol
Source: https://www.hackensackmeridianhealt...own-of-the-ingredients-in-the-covid-vaccines/

I think that what's lacking in terms of this information is the exact amount/concentration of each component included in each of the vaccines. Regardless, I hope this helps! 😄
much appreciated!!
 

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If you're using this for a scientific investigation - use google scholar (a bit more reliable although I think the above site summarizes the stuff nicely) - although it will be a bit difficult.
 

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